Emily Swancey
Jefferson,GA
Summary
21 years nursing experience in ICU, Hematology Oncology with experience in chemotherapy infusions and injections, Outpatient surgery, Endoscopy, Pre- operative, Post anesthesia care, Cardiac Cath/EP/EVOR/IR prep/recovery. Priority-driven clinic supervisor proudly offering several years' experience delegating tasks, resolving problems quickly and leading by example. Energetic professional committed to working hard to ensure that patients receive courteous service. Promoting proactive planning and organizational skills.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinic Supervisor
Northside Hospital Diagnostic Clinic
Braselton, Georgia
06.2023 - Current
- Clinical Supervisor of a thriving Hematology-Oncology practice.
- Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Overseeing day-to-day function of RNs, Pharmacy, Lab, MA/LPN, Financial Counselors and Patient Service Representatives.
- Troubleshoot different needs throughout the clinic, as appropriate.
- Management of EOC logs, audits, payroll, scheduling, and order queueing.
- Function as a liaison for MDs and APPs.
- Monitoring treatment schedules and ensuring appropriate orders are placed.
- Assuring that Prior Authorizations are received.
- These are in addition to the job duties that are listed below as an Infusion Staff Nurse.
Staff RN III Outpatient infusion
Northeast Georgia Diagnostic Clinic/Northside Hospital Cancer Institute
Braselton, Georgia
07.2019 - Current
- Complete physical assessments and evaluation of patients.
- Communicating pertinent exam findings, lab values and other care notes effectively to multiple physicians and/or APP's.
- Starting and maintaining IV's.
- Accessing and maintaing Implanted ports and PICC lines.
- Safe administration of both IV and oral medications, which include chemotherapy, IV iron, IV Fluid, and electrolyte replacement.
- Performing phlebotomies as ordered by physician.
- Interpreting lab results and identifying abnormalities.
- Initiating and implenting orders from physicians.
- Providing chemotherapy teaching and education to patients.
- Communicating appropriately with family and patient, updating on plan of care.
- Documenting and charting across multiple electronic platforms.
- Managing infusion complications, allergic or hypersensitive reactions.
- Assisted physicians in providing patient care by taking vital signs, administering medications, and performing treatments.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients of all ages in a variety of settings including medical and surgical units, critical care, emergency departments, and home health.
- Educated patients and families on disease prevention, treatment plans, and post-hospitalization needs.
Charge Nurse-Cath Lab Observation Unit
Northeast Georgia Medical Center-Braselton
Braselton, Georgia
06.2017 - 07.2019
- Oversee 8 nurses on a unit that provides care to pre- and post-procedure patients for Cardiac cath, EP, EVOR and IR procedures.
- Act as a liason between management/administration and staff.
- Communicate with all physicians appropriately, timely and effectively.
- Assist with conflict resolution.
- Assist with continuing education to unit staff.
- Communicate with all areas of the hospital on daily operations (pharmacy, EVS, equipment distribution, etc.).
- Responsible for daily staffing.
- Responsible for staff schedules.
- Assisting with implementation of the hospital's new STEMI/PCI program that began in February 2018.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of departmental policies and procedures.
- Evaluated patient outcomes against established standards of care.
- Coordinated communication between physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.
Registered Nurse-Cath Lab Observation Unit
Northeast Georgia Medical Center-Braselton
Braselton, Georgia
10.2014 - 06.2017
- Starting and maintaining IV's.
- Titrating IV drips.
- Safe administration of all meds, both oral and IV.
- Interpreting lab results and identifying abnormalities.
- Managing complications arising post procedures (chest pain, angiograms, Nephrostomy tubes, etc.)
- Initiating and implementing orders by physician, both pre and post procedure
- Obtaining medical and surgical history, and reporting any abnormal findings to physician
- Communicating with physicians and procedure staff with patient's plan of care
- Documenting in EPIC EMR
- Communicating appropriately with family, updating on plan of care
- Communicating discharge instructions precisely and effectively, to both patient and family, as well as providing appropriate supplies to manage drains and lines at home.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
Registered Nurse-Surgical Services
Gwinnett Medical Center-Duluth
Atlanta, GA
- 10.2014
- Float between Pre-op and PACU.
- Starting and maintaining IV's.
- Obtaining medical and surgical history, and reporting any abnormal findings to surgeon and/or Anesthesiologist.
- Checking the surgical chart to make sure all consents, labs, history and physicals and orders are current and acceptable. If not communicate to the appropriate person to resolve the matter.
- Initiating and maintaining appropriate VTE.
- Initiating and implementing any orders by surgeon or Anesthesiologist.
- Recovering patients out of anesthesia, monitoring airway, breathing and .circulation
- Maintaining and discontinuing oral and nasal airways when appropriate
- Initiating and implementing post operative orders, including, but not limited to, maintaining VTE, setting up PCA or epidural pumps, ordering X-rays, maintaining chest tubes, nasogastric tubes, drains and dressings.
- Safe administration of medications, including, but not limited to, pain medicines, anti-hypertensives, antiemetics, heparin, lovenox and antiarrhythmics.
- Communicating appropriately with family members.
- Communicating appropriately with staff during transfer of patients to other areas of the hospital.
- Providing effective and precise discharge instructions, and providing appropriate supplies to patients being discharged home.
- Providing appropriate and effective teaching of drain care, injections and catheter care.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
Registered Nurse- PACU
Piedmont Hospital
Atlanta, GA
01.2013 - 05.2013
- Maintaining IV's
- Maintaing appropriate VTE'S
- Recovering patients out of anesthesia, monitoring airway, breathing and circulation.
- Maintaining and discontinuing nasal and oral airways when appropriate.
- Initiating and implementing post operative orders, including, but not limited to, maintaining VTE, setting up PCA and epidural pumps.
- Ordering labs and x-rays, maintaining chest tubes, drains and .dressings
- Safe administration of medications, included, but not limited to, pain medicines, antihypertensives, antiemetics, heparin, lovenox, and antiarrhythmics.
- Communicating appropriately with family members
- Communicating appropriately with staff during transfer of patients to other areas of the hospital.
- Providing effective and precise discharge instructions, and providing appropriate supplies to patients being discharged home.
- Providing appropriate and effective teaching of drain care, injections and catheter care.
- Assessed patients' post-operative physical condition, including vital signs and oxygen saturation levels.
- Provided patient education regarding recovery process and pain management techniques.
- Performed wound care, dressing changes and administered medications as prescribed by physicians.
Registered Nurse-ICU
Piedmont Hospital
Atlanta, GA
02.2012 - 01.2013
- Working with and maintaining ventilators
- Maintaining appropriate care of Central Venous Catheters, PICC lines, foley catheters, chest tubes, ostomies, drains and dressings.
- Safe administration of medicines, including oral, rectal, injections and IV medicines.
- Safe management and titration of medicines including, but not limited to, vasoactive medicines, sedation, pain medicines, antiarrhythmics, antihypertensives, and ACLS medicines.
- Assisting physicians in bedside procedures.
- Maintenance of wound vacs.
- Effective communication with physicians, staff and family members.
- Assessed and monitored critically ill patients' conditions to identify changes in health status.
- Provided direct patient care, including administering medications, wound care, and performing basic laboratory tests.
- Initiated, monitored and adjusted intravenous therapy according to physician orders.
Registered Nurse-Outpatient Surgery
Barrow Regional Medical Center
Atlanta, GA
04.2011 - 02.2012
- Responsible for pre-op of patients, including starting IV's, assuring
- That appropriate paperwork is on chart, assisting anesthesia in
- Obtaining medical and surgical history and initiating appropriate
- Orders
- Phase 2 recovery of patients, including monitoring vital signs and
- Administering appropriate pain medicines, antiemetics and
- Antihypertensives
- - Maintaining drains and dressings as ordered
- Providing precise and effective discharge istructions to patients and
- Family members, including dressing and drain care
- Effective and appropriate communication with all staff and family
Registered Nurse
Suburban Hematology Oncology Associates
Atlanta, GA
07.2008 - 04.2011
- Mixing and administering IV chemotherapy, DDAVP, iron and IVF as ordered.
- Starting peripheral IV's, or accessing mediport and peripheral passports to appropriately administer ordered medicines.
- Performing general nursing evaluations prior to any infusion, as well as for sick evaluations.
- Triage for all 3 physicians at this location. This includes phone calls, walk ins and disability forms.
- Prescription refills and prior authorizations with insurance companies.
- Chemotherapy teaching for new patients, as well as provide nursing education to patients when needed.
- Ordering chemotherapy and supplies for the office
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
Registered Nurse-ICU
Piedmont Hospital
Atlanta, GA
09.2003 - 07.2008
- Working with, and maintaining ventilators
- Maintaining appropriate care of Central Venous Catheters, PICC lines, foley catheters, chest tubes, ostomies, drains and dressings.
- Safe administration of medicines, including oral, rectal, injections and IV medicines.
- Safe management and titration of medicines, including, but not limited to, vasoactive medicines, sedation, pain medicines, antiarrhythmics, antihypertensives, ACLS medicines
- Assisting physicians in bedside procedures.
- Maintenance of wound vacs.
- Effective communication with physicians, staff and family members.
- Assessed and monitored critically ill patients' conditions to identify changes in health status.
- Provided direct patient care, including administering medications, wound care, and performing basic laboratory tests.
- Initiated, monitored and adjusted intravenous therapy according to physician orders.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Georgia Baptist College of Nursing of Mercer University
Atlanta, GABusiness/Nursing
University of Georgia
Athens, GACore classes
Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GASkills
- Team Meetings
- Emergency Preparedness
- Training and mentoring
- Effective Communication
- Patient Care Coordination
- Clinical Leadership
- Onboarding and coaching
- Appointment Scheduling
- Staff Supervision
- Quality Control
- Patient Flow
- Addressing questions and concerns
- Clinical safety
- Meeting participation
Certification
- Registered Nurse in the state of Georgia. License # RN164582
- BLS certified
- Oncology Certified Nurse
- ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy certified
Awards
Nursing Excellence award nominee 2008, Who's Who among American Colleges and Universities 2003, Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society 1997
References
- Monique Campbell (404) 906-1481
- Kayla Teater (706) 297-9786
- Lauren Ustrud (404) 271-0438
Timeline
Clinic Supervisor
Northside Hospital Diagnostic Clinic
06.2023 - Current
Staff RN III Outpatient infusion
Northeast Georgia Diagnostic Clinic/Northside Hospital Cancer Institute
07.2019 - Current
Charge Nurse-Cath Lab Observation Unit
Northeast Georgia Medical Center-Braselton
06.2017 - 07.2019
Registered Nurse-Cath Lab Observation Unit
Northeast Georgia Medical Center-Braselton
10.2014 - 06.2017
Registered Nurse- PACU
Piedmont Hospital
01.2013 - 05.2013
Registered Nurse-ICU
Piedmont Hospital
02.2012 - 01.2013
Registered Nurse-Outpatient Surgery
Barrow Regional Medical Center
04.2011 - 02.2012
Registered Nurse
Suburban Hematology Oncology Associates
07.2008 - 04.2011
Registered Nurse-ICU
Piedmont Hospital
09.2003 - 07.2008
- Registered Nurse in the state of Georgia. License # RN164582
- BLS certified
- Oncology Certified Nurse
- ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy certified
Registered Nurse-Surgical Services
Gwinnett Medical Center-Duluth
- 10.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Georgia Baptist College of Nursing of Mercer University
Business/Nursing
University of Georgia
Core classes
Valdosta State University
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